"I call for a proper, transparent, and swift investigation into this incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice"
The Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun called for a proper, transparent and swift investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqla and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
Director of Communications Altun condemned the killing of Palestinian journalist Aqla by fire from Israeli soldiers while covering the raid by Israeli forces in Jenin refugee camp in occupied West Bank.
Stating that he is deeply saddened by the news of Aqla’s killing, Altun offered his condolences to her family and colleagues, and noted:
"It is unacceptable for journalists, who serve the public and the truth, to be targeted under any circumstances. I call for a proper, transparent, and swift investigation into this incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice."